CARROLL TOWNSHIP—The Carroll Township Police Department's service contract with the borough of Dillsburg is expected to include increased rates and hours.

The contract is also for five years—a big difference from the last contract, which, amidst some controversy, was signed in 2013 by Dillsburg officials for only one year and included decreased police coverage hours in the borough for 2014.

According to Carroll Township Secretary/Treasurer Faye Romberger, Dillsburg officials, in negotiations with Carroll Township officials, have been talking about increasing both rates and hours for police services for a contract that will run from 2015 to 2019.

The Carroll Township Board of Supervisors on Monday night narrowly approved a proposed contract that will now head to the Dillsburg Borough Council for approval.

The vote on the proposed contract was 3-2, with Supervisors Ed Coble and Mark McCurdy voting against it.

Details on the proposed contract were not shared, since it has not yet been formally approved. Dillsburg Borough Council is expected to vote on the contract at its regular public meeting in August.

Monaghan Township also contracts with the Carroll Township Police Department. Monaghan supervisors were expected to discuss details of the contract Monday night, as well, in executive session.

Romberger said the contracts must be signed by Aug. 31.

The Carroll Township Police Department budget this year is approximately $1.6 million, with Dillsburg contributing $195,000, and Monaghan Township, $94,000.

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